Bulbophyllum spissum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spissum
ID:
625998
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Verm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 360 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000625330
Common Names
- Spissum Bulbophyllum
- Thick Bulbophyllum
- Dense Bulbophyllum
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Bulbophyllum spissum (also called Thick-Leaf Bulbophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant, up to 0.5 m tall, with thick, fleshy leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bulbophyllum spissum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive issues and reducing inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bulbophyllum spissum are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Bulbophyllum spissum is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow the cut end to dry out for a few days before planting it in a pot filled with well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, bright area. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Bulbophyllum spissum
Bulbophyllum spissum is native to South Africa.
Bulbophyllum spissum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bulbophyllum spissum?
Bulbophyllum spissum
What type of plant is Bulbophyllum spissum?
Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum spissum?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Bulbophyllum genus
Bulbophyllum ambatoavense, Bulbophyllum anakbaruppui, Bulbophyllum anisopterum, Bulbophyllum apoense, Bulbophyllum arianeae, Bulbophyllum atrosanguineum, Bulbophyllum auriculatum, Bulbophyllum boudetianum, Bulbophyllum catillus, Bulbophyllum clipeibulbum, Bulbophyllum comberipictum, Bulbophyllum coweniorum, Bulbophyllum danii, Bulbophyllum debrincatiae, Bulbophyllum decurrentilobum, Bulbophyllum filifolium, Bulbophyllum flabellum-veneris, Bulbophyllum foetidilabrum, Bulbophyllum furcatum, Bulbophyllum furcillatum, Bulbophyllum globulosum, Bulbophyllum grotianum, Bulbophyllum ialibuense, Bulbophyllum illecebrum, Bulbophyllum incisilabrum, Bulbophyllum iterans, Bulbophyllum janus, Bulbophyllum labatii, Bulbophyllum lanuginosum, Bulbophyllum lyriforme, Bulbophyllum mystax, Bulbophyllum ochthodes, Bulbophyllum orezii, Bulbophyllum pilosum, Bulbophyllum praetervisum, Bulbophyllum pseudopelma, Bulbophyllum ramulicola, Bulbophyllum reductum, Bulbophyllum rosemarianum, Bulbophyllum scaphiforme, Bulbophyllum simplex, Bulbophyllum sinapis, Bulbophyllum sororculum, Bulbophyllum stenurum, Bulbophyllum subpatulum, Bulbophyllum tectipes, Bulbophyllum trichorhachis, Bulbophyllum tubilabrum, Bulbophyllum turpe, Bulbophyllum uncinatum,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-27420: Based on the initial data import
Jaap J. Vermeulen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Verm.' in the authors string.